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Scuba News
March 21, 2025 by HAL
Mia DaPonte, a 12-year-old from East Greenwich, Rhode Island, is now New England’s youngest Master Scuba Diver. She achieved this title on February 18th after completing multiple certification requirements from PADI, including 50 dives. Mia’s training included challenging dives in cold New England waters and culminated in a trip to Cozumel, Mexico, where she performed […]
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March 19, 2025 by HAL
In 2024, the PADI Master Scuba Diver Challenge was held, with Zoe Cotterill from the UK emerging as the winner. To achieve the prestigious Master Scuba Diver rating, Zoe completed multiple PADI courses, including Rescue Diver and various specialties. She logged over 50 dives and expressed her passion for diving and ocean conservation. As the […]
March 4, 2025 by HAL
Mia DaPonte, at just 12 years old, has become the youngest female to earn the PADI Master Scuba Diver certification in the USA. She completed her Master Diver training by first obtaining certifications in Open Water, Advanced Open Water, Rescue Diver, and completing at least 50 dives. Mia also holds more than six PADI Specialty […]
February 16, 2025 by HAL
The 2025 Specialties of the Month campaign aims to increase interest in specialty diver courses and boost enrollments. PADI will highlight two specialty courses each month, targeting different global regions, which creates opportunities for dive centers to attract more students. By aligning course offerings with these promotions, dive centers can engage divers throughout the year […]
January 2, 2025 by HAL
The author’s journey in scuba diving began with a Discover Scuba experience during his honeymoon in the Bahamas. He quickly became passionate about diving, pursuing various certifications through PADI. After earning his Open Water Certification and additional specialties, he eventually became a Master Scuba Diver, a prestigious achievement that less than 2% of recreational divers […]
November 4, 2024 by HAL
PADI is actively investing in marketing campaigns aimed at attracting new divers and supporting existing members. They created tools to help dive centers and professionals gain more certifications and leads. One initiative allows certified divers to invite others to start their learning journey with discounts on courses. PADI also launched the Master Scuba Diver Challenge […]
August 13, 2024 by HAL
Matteo Miller, a 12-year-old from Key Biscayne, Florida, has become the world’s youngest PADI Master Scuba Diver. To achieve this record, he completed multiple certifications and over 50 dives. His dedication and commitment have impressed experts in the field, showing that even young divers can reach significant milestones in scuba diving. Read the full article […]
July 29, 2024 by HAL
PADI has launched the Master Scuba Diver Challenge to reward students and instructors. The event runs until December 31, 2024, with separate recognition for each participant group. Students pursuing their Master Scuba Diver certification have a chance to win a trip for two to the Maldives, which includes airfare and six nights at a resort […]
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